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World far off track in achieving climate goals: New COP28 President
World far off track in achieving climate goals: New COP28 President
The world is way off course in meeting climate goals, Sultan al-Jaber said in his first comments since being elected president of this year’s COP summit by the United Arab Emirates. “We are way off track,” he said in a speech in Abu Dhabi. “The world is catching up on the important Paris goal of keeping global temperatures 1.5°C above…
Hawaiian Airlines flight turbulence, which injured dozens, was due to strange cloud behavior: report
Hawaiian Airlines flight turbulence, which injured dozens, was due to strange cloud behavior: report
A cloud shot up vertically like a plume of smoke in seconds before a Hawaiian Airlines flight encountered severe turbulence last month, injuring 25 people on board, according to a preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board on Friday. The captain of the Dec. 18 flight from Phoenix to Honolulu told investigators that flight conditions were smooth with clear…
Mark Cuban says he’s happy with 1% of his $4.6 billion net worth
Mark Cuban says he’s happy with 1% of his $4.6 billion net worth
Bruno Mars might be dying to become a billionaire, but entrepreneur Mark Cuban doesn’t think so. In a CBS Sunday Morning interview, Cuban easily turned down his billions. When asked if he would be happy with 1% of his net worth, he enthusiastically replied, “Yes. If I had my same family and everything, sure.” It’s easier to give up 99%…
America needs to solve its manufacturing labor shortage, and these are the steps it can take to do so
America needs to solve its manufacturing labor shortage, and these are the steps it can take to do so
Supply chain disruptions during COVID-19 have brought to light how interdependent nations are for manufacturing. The US’s inability to produce items needed during the pandemic, such as test kits and personal protective equipment, has exposed our vulnerability as a nation. China’s emergence as a global manufacturing superpower has further highlighted weaknesses in American manufacturing. In addition to addressing supply chain…
Why are married men healthier than everyone else?
Why are married men healthier than everyone else?
The New Year is traditionally a time when many people feel a renewed commitment to developing healthy habits, such as eating. E.g. regular exercise, drinking more water or eating healthier. It turns out that married people have an advantage when it comes to health, especially married men. But certainly it’s not the act of walking down the aisle that provides…
Woman forced to pay employer back for ‘time wasting’ after computer software caught her slacking off
Woman forced to pay employer back for ‘time wasting’ after computer software caught her slacking off
A Canadian woman has been asked to pay her company back thousands after she was accused of “time stealing” recorded by tracking software installed on her work computer. Teleworker Karlee Besse was an accountant for Reach CPA in British Columbia and originally tried to sue the company itself for $5,000 in compensation for both unpaid wages and severance pay, citing…
For new CFOs, these are the critical steps to take in the first six months
For new CFOs, these are the critical steps to take in the first six months
Towards the end of 2022, CFO turnover increased. That means many executives are slipping into new chief financial officer roles this year. However, it may take longer than the standard 90 days to get a foothold. It can take six months, according to an expert who has worked with thousands of executives. “They are not hired to deliver the status…
Elon Musk is disliked by 82% of San Francisco would-be jurors with ‘passion’, his attorneys say
Elon Musk is disliked by 82% of San Francisco would-be jurors with ‘passion’, his attorneys say
Elon Musk’s attorneys argued in their bid to move his securities fraud trial out of San Francisco that 82% of all potential jurors who have an opinion of the billionaire view him negatively. Questionnaires from nearly 200 prospective jurors returned to the federal judge handling the case support the argument that the Northern California jury pool for the trial, which…
Apple’s Tim Cook takes rare pay cut for CEOs after pushback But he will still make a fortune
Apple’s Tim Cook takes rare pay cut for CEOs after pushback But he will still make a fortune
Apple cuts Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook’s pay by more than 40% to $49 million As part of the changes, the percentage of stock units awarded to Cook and tied to Apple’s performance will increase from 50% to 75% in 2023 and for years to come, the company said in a regulatory filing Thursday. For 2022, Cook received $99.4 million…
States, local governments and scholars support student loan forgiveness
States, local governments and scholars support student loan forgiveness
The pleadings have been submitted Nebraska vs. Biden and Ministry of Education v. Brownboth of which are under review by the Supreme Court to rule on the legality of the president’s plan to forgive up to $20,000 in student loans for federal borrowers earning less than $125,000 a year. The Coalition of Pro-Forgiveness gives a number of reasons for their…